The term snowbird is popular for a reason. The appeal of a home near family and an escape to warmth in the cooler winter months draws many to the sunny shores of Florida every year. Estimates from 2018 find that homeowners used at least 7.5 million properties in the...
Month: September 2022
What should I know about underwriting and real estate investments?
The financially savvy know the power of diversification. It is important to make sure your portfolio has more than just stocks and bonds. Another important part is often real estate. Owning real estate can extend beyond the traditional primary home or vacation...
What happens if a home’s appraisal is not the same as the agreed price?
It finally happened. You found your dream home and the seller accepted your offer. Everything is moving forward. You hired an inspector to look over the property and make sure there are no concerns. You even have ideas for where furniture will go and how you will use...
Tips to avoid these top real estate disputes
The old G.I. Joe series used to end with a valuable lesson for viewers, after the lesson, the G.I. Joe character would say “knowing is half the battle.” This holds true when it comes to real estate deals. Knowing what could go wrong is often half the battle when it...